The future of food [videorecording] / Lily Films presents ; directed, produced, and written by Deborah Koons Garcia ; produced by Catherine Lynn Butler.
Format:
[videorecording]
Edition:
Special ed.
Publisher:
Lily Films,
Copyright Date:
c2004
Description:
2 videodiscs (88 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
"2 disc special edition"--Container. Special features: Farmers' portraits, Community supported agriculture, Farmers' markets, Seed saving, Kids and fresh food, Michael Pollan on the cost of food, GE free recipes, and Take action toolkit. Interviews with: Andrew Kimbrell, Dr. Charles M. Benbrook, Dr. Ignacio Chapela, Dr. Fred Kirschenmann, Percy Schmeiser, Rodney Nelson, Dave Henson, Dr. Jorge Soberon, Dr. Exeduiel Ezcurra ; narrator, Sara Maamouri.
Contents:
Disc 1. Feature and additional interviews -- disc 2. Special features.
Summary:
Documents the trend of unlabeled genetically-modified foods which have become increasingly prevalent in grocery stores. Unravels the complex web of market and political forces that are changing the nature of what we eat. Explores organic and sustainable agriculture as alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.